Impact of Technology on Leadership and Governance in Pakistan

Purpose: The study sought to analyze the impact of technology in leadership and governance in Pakistan Materials and Methods: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive's time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. Findings: The results show technology is playing an increasingly important role in the leadership and governance of organizations. It can be used to facilitate better communication, increase transparency and improve decision making. Technology is an invaluable tool for leaders and can be used to improve organizational performance and ensure that all stakeholders are kept informed. Technology has enabled leaders and governments to become more efficient, more transparent, and more responsive to their constituents. It has allowed them to access and analyze large amounts of data quickly and easily and to make better informed decisions. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practices and Policies: The Resource-based view theory, Strategic management theory and Complexity Theory may be used to anchor future studies in the leadership and governance sector. The study results will also benefit other stakeholders such as the policy makers as well as researchers and scholars from different parts of the world. The top management of technology in the country will also use the study findings to improve leadership and governance performance in all their activities and programs. The study recommends that the adoption of effective technological policies in the leadership and governance will help to improve efficiency in their major operations and activities.